Early-onset dementia linked to adolescent risk factors

A Swedish study involving military men identifies nine risk factors, many of which may be preventable for adolescents, that are associated with young-onset dementia - dementia diagnosed before the age of 65. 

Results from the study show that the major risk factors associated with the early-onset disease included:

• Alcohol intoxication, 
• Stroke; 
• Use of antipsychotics; 
• Depression; 
• Father's dementia; 
• Drug intoxication; 
• Low cognitive function at enlistment; 
• Low height at enlistment; 
• High systolic blood pressure at enlistment.